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Transforming Conflict Resolution: The Case for Investing in Women Peacebuilders
- Investing in women as peacebuilders is crucial amidst escalating conflicts and fragile peace agreements, utilizing their unique contributions rooted in peacebuilding, empathy, and community engagement.
- Women peacebuilders play essential roles in mediation, reconciliation, response efforts, protection, and disarmament campaigns, showcasing proven effectiveness in conflict resolution and sustainable peace.
- Formal peace processes have shortcomings, highlighting the need for more inclusive and locally-led peacebuilding efforts where women's organizations can have a significant impact.
- Research indicates a 35 percent increase in the likelihood of peace agreements lasting at least 15 years when women are involved in the peace process, emphasizing the importance of gender equality in conflict resolution.
- Despite their significant contributions, women's peacebuilding organizations are severely underfunded, receiving only 0.2 percent of bilateral aid for conflict-affected countries with limited long-term funding and excessive reporting requirements.
- Philanthropic institutions can play a crucial role in supporting women peacebuilders by providing trust-based, unrestricted funding to enhance operational flexibility and scalability in peacebuilding efforts.
- Calls for innovative funding approaches, philanthropic support, and streamlined administrative processes are essential to empower women's peacebuilding organizations for more effective conflict resolution and sustainable peacebuilding.
- A shift towards more flexible funding models, supported by philanthropists like Cynda Collins Arsenault, can lead to improved impact and long-term strategic planning in the peacebuilding sector.
- To advance peace and security processes, increased investment in women's peacebuilding organizations through simplified funding mechanisms and greater philanthropic engagement is crucial for achieving lasting peace.
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Why Goldman Sachs dropped its DEI requirement from IPOs
- Goldman Sachs has dropped its policy requiring IPO clients to have at least two diverse board members.
- The change was prompted by a December court ruling on Nasdaq's board diversity initiative.
- A law professor questions if the ruling on Nasdaq applies to Goldman Sachs.
- Goldman Sachs still believes in the benefits of board diversity and will encourage it.
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Amazon and Accenture scale back DE&I efforts amid shifting corporate landscape
- Amazon removes references to 'inclusion and diversity' from its annual report, reflecting a shift in corporate stance on DE&I initiatives.
- Accenture also phases out its global diversity and inclusion goals and discontinues DE&I targets as KPIs.
- Major tech organizations like Meta and Google have scaled back DE&I efforts following legal threats from conservative groups.
- A coalition of attorneys-general oppose dismantling corporate DE&I programs and reaffirm commitment to enforcing civil rights laws.
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Disability and Stuttering Representation in Entertainment – Marc Winski on HBO Max’s “The Penguin”
- Marc Winski discusses disability and stuttering representation in entertainment
- Marc acted as a coach on HBO Max's show 'The Penguin' to create an authentic stuttering performance
- Current state of disability representation in the entertainment industry is lacking and relies on stereotypes
- Marc focused on physicality and internal feelings to create an authentic portrayal of stuttering
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Female tech leaders highlight diversity as key to innovative decision-making
- The technology industry is becoming more diverse as more women take on key roles and drive innovation.
- Diversity in technology leads to creativity, problem-solving, and better solutions that address a wider range of challenges.
- Having a diverse set of individuals with different backgrounds, points of view, and experiences is essential for creativity and innovation.
- Promoting gender diversity efforts and fostering camaraderie and innovation among female tech leaders is crucial for the future.
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Andrew Young Talks Trump’s Latest Policies: ‘I Don’t Know What Kind Of Games They’re Playing’
- Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young says he is “not worried” about the Trump administration’s new policies.
- Young believes the administration's proposals are just talk and games.
- He thinks Trump is not balanced and hopes politicians remember his message of kindness, patience, and forgiveness.
- Young is not interested in discussing local politics, focusing on other matters like his health and the upcoming Super Bowl.
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Google Joins Others In Ending Diversity Initiatives
- Alphabet’s Google has joined other big tech firms in ending some of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.
- The decision to halt some of its diversity hiring targets came after an executive order by President Trump pressuring government contractors to scrap their DEI initiatives.
- Trump’s executive order threatens financial sanctions on federal contractors with 'illegal' DEI programs.
- Other large tech companies, including Amazon and Meta, have also scrapped their diversity initiatives.
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Google kills diversity hiring targets
- Google discontinues its goal of increasing hires from historically underrepresented groups and reevaluates certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
- The parent company Alphabet's annual report omits the commitment to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything they do and growing a representative workforce.
- Google is evaluating whether to continue releasing annual diversity reports and reviewing court decisions and executive orders by President Trump related to DEI.
- Other major tech companies like Facebook and Amazon have also made changes to their diversity initiatives.
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‘Done with diversity hiring,’ says Google
- Google has decided not to pursue diversity goals and will eliminate 'aspirational goals' in its workforce.
- The tech major will focus on being an equal-opportunity employer providing success and equal opportunities to all employees.
- US President Donald Trump's executive order directed federal employees working in diversity roles to go on paid leave.
- Government agencies have been ordered to identify and take action against establishments following diversity practices 'illegally'.
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US tech giants are rolling back DEI. Its ripple effects could spill over to Europe.
- Big Tech companies like Meta and Amazon have been scaling back their DEI programs.
- European tech industry insiders say the continent may follow the US' lead.
- It could result in Europe's tech firms refining DEI policies, said Hannah Leach, partner at Antler.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Europe could come under pressure if big-name companies in the US continue to scale back initiatives, said Michael Smets, professor at Oxford's Said Business School.
- European tech companies would also look to their larger peers in the US for "inspiration," Smets added.
- European founders and investors often cite the benefits DEI efforts can bring.
- President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to scrap DEI offices and positions throughout the federal government and revoked a civil rights-era Equal Employment Opportunity executive order.
- Europe's current political system could act as a buffer against the influx of anti-DEI sentiment in the US.
- Some quarters of Europe's tech scene believe that any shift from existing diversity programs in Europe could be channeled into meaningful change.
- Industry insiders are expecting a DEI reckoning for Europe's tech sector — it's just a matter of when.
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AirTrunk billionaire Robin Khuda’s exit leads to $100 million donation backing women in STEM
- Robin Khuda, billionaire founder and CEO of AirTrunk, has donated $100m to the University of Sydney to support girls in Western Sydney studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The Khuda Family Foundation STEM Program aims to address the under-representation of women in STEM by attracting them to the subjects in school and helping them through tertiary studies to a career. The outreach stage of the program will start in six schools, with the first cohort expected in 2027. The program guarantees undergraduate places and scholarships for young women who complete their HSC studies. It aims to benefit communities outside Western Sydney too.
- Thus far, few philanthropists have been as generous in their backing of women than Melinda French Gates and author MacKenzie Scott. Together these two women alone have donated billions of dollars to projects supporting the interests and equity of the gender globally.
- Khuda, a newcomer to billionaire status, recently sold his 9-year-old data centre business Airtrunk for $23.5bn to the Macquarie Group and has pledged to put his new wealth to good use. He launched the Khuda Family Foundation focusing on STEM skills and the advancement of women in technology.
- The philanthropy offered by the Khuda Family Foundation will support the creation of life-changing opportunities for girls and women from Western Sydney. The donation is one of the largest worldwide to back women working in STEM-related fields and is certain to attract the interests of the Tech Council of Australia which aims to create 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030 through gender-diverse employment.
- Khuda said to the University, “Western Sydney, compared to other areas of Sydney, hasn’t had the same level of educational support for students to pursue an early interest in science and technology, and converting their interest into a University degree with that focus…”.
- The STEM scholarship program will see girls supported through the STEM curriculum from year 7 and will continue all the way through university. Upon completing the HSC with the correct criteria, a girl will be guaranteed a STEM scholarship and a dedicated mentoring support throughout their STEM degree program.
- Furthermore, the Khuda Family Foundation has created an invaluable community offering the necessary resources, mentors, and role models designed to empower young girls to pursue opportunities in scientific and technological fields.
- In addition to the Khuda Family Foundation’s backing of the STEM program, the entrepreneur rewarded AirTrunk staff with end of year bonuses of $65,000 each following the sale of AirTrunk.
- The philanthropy by Khuda and his foundation aims to address the lack of diversity in the STEM industry, where women are persistently underrepresented. The Khuda Foundation STEM Program is set to make a long-term, positive impact and correct this anomaly.
- Melinda French Gates and author MacKenzie Scott have donated billions of dollars to support women and gender equity globally in recent years. Gates pledged to donate $1.5bn in 2025-26 to women’s causes, while Scott has donated $26bn in the last five years to over 2300 non-profits over the last five years to support women.
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Singapore workplace bias declines, but gaps remain
- A new study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) in collaboration with OnePeople.sg reveals a decline in reported racial discrimination in Singaporean workplaces.
- 18.4% of Malay and 16.7% of Indian respondents reported experiencing racial discrimination during job applications or promotions, down from previous surveys.
- Only 3.7% of Chinese respondents reported facing racial discrimination in employment processes, indicating a significant gap between racial groups.
- The study highlights exclusionary language and perceived biased promotions as common forms of discrimination, and emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to address workplace bias.
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Big companies in India Inc ramp up hiring of transgender workers
- Big companies in India Inc. are actively increasing their recruitment of transgender workers, showcasing a significant shift towards inclusivity.
- Tata Steel, RJ Corp, Publicis Sapient, and others are leading the charge, with Tata Steel alone aiming to hire at least 50 transgender individuals. These companies are not only hiring but also revising policies to create a more inclusive environment.
- Initiatives include skill development programs, higher stipends for hormone therapy, and identifying diverse roles for transgender employees.
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Black, deaf employee sues google, accuses tech giant of using her to tout diversity
- Jalon Hall, Google's first black and deaf employee, has filed a lawsuit against the tech giant, alleging discrimination and exploitation.
- Hall, hired in 2020 as a content moderator, claims Google used her to showcase inclusivity while failing to provide promised accommodations and opportunities for advancement. She accuses Google of creating a hostile, racially charged work environment, citing instances of derogatory remarks and exclusion from discussions.
- Despite Google's celebration of diversity on social media, Hall's experience highlights ongoing challenges faced by marginalized employees in tech companies.
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Paytm CEO gets spam mail asking him to develop Paytm mobile app, Twitter has a field day
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder and CEO of Paytm, received an email pitching a mobile app for Paytm from an employee of Tapcart, a mobile app builder for Shopify merchants.
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared a screenshot of the email on Twitter, expressing his frustration with such emails and asking his followers for their strategies to deal with unwanted inbox spam.
- Sharma mentioned that he has a filter that automatically deletes emails with an 'unsubscribe' link, indicating his method of handling spam.
- Some Twitter users found humor in the situation, while others suggested considering the proposal for a Paytm mobile app to enhance user convenience.
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